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Old 26-09-2014, 12:08
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I personally think he is so much better than the previous one that Joshua Pascoe played. So pleased they recast. Could this Ben be the best one yet?
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Old 26-09-2014, 12:09
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I really like him. He's got the edge that the last Ben had but I like that we're seeing more of his vulnerability and that he can be nice.
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Old 26-09-2014, 12:10
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Better yeah. I find it quite funny how often he's been cast. Still a bit too early to make a proper judgment I think but he seems alright so far.
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Old 26-09-2014, 12:12
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In terms of a very early view, he is played by a terrible actor. Like a deer caught in headlights.
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Old 26-09-2014, 12:16
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He seems alright, much better than the previous one who was terrible.
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Old 26-09-2014, 12:51
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Liking him a lot. He's kept a lot of Joshua's creepiness while effectively channelling it in a more believable way, so you only get glimpses of it. That gives him an edge without making him a cartoon character, and it also gives the impression that Ben has aged and developed as a character without this needing to be made uber-obvious by the writers. He very easily switches from insolent, sullen kid to angry young man.
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Old 26-09-2014, 12:59
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I like him so far. A far better actor than the two previous incarnations.
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Old 26-09-2014, 13:01
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He looks like Heston Blumenthal.
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Old 26-09-2014, 13:03
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Liking him a lot. He's kept a lot of Joshua's creepiness while effectively channelling it in a more believable way, so you only get glimpses of it. That gives him an edge without making him a cartoon character, and it also gives the impression that Ben has aged and developed as a character without this needing to be made uber-obvious by the writers. He very easily switches from insolent, sullen kid to angry young man.
Yes he's taken Joshua's Ben and improved on it. It's never easy to play an established character but Harry has slipped into the role effortlessly. Great casting.
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Old 26-09-2014, 13:05
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Liking him a lot. He's kept a lot of Joshua's creepiness while effectively channelling it in a more believable way, so you only get glimpses of it. That gives him an edge without making him a cartoon character, and it also gives the impression that Ben has aged and developed as a character without this needing to be made uber-obvious by the writers. He very easily switches from insolent, sullen kid to angry young man.
This.
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Old 26-09-2014, 13:08
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He is ok - too early to tell really

and as an 'aside' what is wrong with using the correct spelling of the word 'new'.......
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Old 26-09-2014, 13:08
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Yes he's taken Joshua's Ben and improved on it. It's never easy to play an established character but Harry has slipped into the role effortlessly. Great casting.
I agree, I definitely get the impression that he's studied Joshua's Ben and has progressed it. He seems like a very promising young actor.

Ironically (considering all the speculation about Ben and Johnny getting together) I'd rank both Harry Reid and Sam Strike in the same category of acting - both have raw potential and will be ones to watch in the future but aren't quite the finished product yet. I like watching actors like that on soaps, it's always interesting to watch their journey.
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Old 26-09-2014, 13:13
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Isn't it NuNu Ben?! I like him so far. Although no performance will ever come close to the genius of the tap dancing, show tune loving original, I think that finally we have a Ben who might be able to play a convincing son of Philth!
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Old 26-09-2014, 13:18
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I love him! the main difference is that he actually LOOKS like he is a mitchell over Joshua and Charlie. Harry Reid has started out very strong and is a promising actor, Now it is up to the writers.
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Old 26-09-2014, 13:23
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I like Harry a lot and he's shown signs of great promise. I feel a sense of continuity flowing from Joshua to Harry - they look similar and they're the same type of Ben as written.

Fingers crossed he'll progress well and become THE Ben.
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Old 26-09-2014, 13:28
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Charlie Jones Ben number 1 should of been brought back
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Old 26-09-2014, 13:44
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I'm just glad Ben is back, I didn't realize how much I missed him.
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Old 26-09-2014, 13:49
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Early days but I like him so far.

He's not reformed but he's not a panto villian either. He has shades of light and dark. He does appear to be alot more rounded this time but I do expect EE to once again tap into his darkness at various times during his stint.

No matter who plays Ben, he'll always be one of those characters to polarise opinion. He'll never be a "good boy" but a controversial one.

As for the actor, I'm finding him good. He has time to learn his craft but I so far I'm finding him convincing and believable in the role.
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Old 26-09-2014, 13:50
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Better, but still poor. It's difficult to feel anything for the *character* either though. I just feel indifferent to him.
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Old 26-09-2014, 13:57
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I really like him, which surprises me. I really didn't like Joshua's Ben so wasn't expecting anything to change, I guess. Charlie was a poor actor but made up for it with hilarity, but I found Joshua's version totally repellent.
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Old 26-09-2014, 14:01
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I find his 'acting' cringeworthy, to be honest
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Old 26-09-2014, 14:05
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Liking him a lot. He's kept a lot of Joshua's creepiness while effectively channelling it in a more believable way, so you only get glimpses of it. That gives him an edge without making him a cartoon character, and it also gives the impression that Ben has aged and developed as a character without this needing to be made uber-obvious by the writers. He very easily switches from insolent, sullen kid to angry young man.
I agree.
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Old 26-09-2014, 14:32
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I think he's much better already - liked him straight away. He just seems less hard-faced & has better delivery. Let's be honest, anyone's better than the previous Ben!
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Old 26-09-2014, 14:55
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I like him, better actor as well.
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Old 26-09-2014, 16:28
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Looks great in a pair of boxers.
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